Lip Lift Boca Raton, FL | Vivian Hernandez, MD, FACS

Enhancing Your Smile Through Advanced Surgical Techniques

A warm, welcoming smile can significantly impact social interactions. For individuals feeling self-conscious about thin lips or limited tooth visibility, a lip lift offers a transformative solution. This precise surgical procedure allows patients to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing and confident smile.

Lip Lift: Surgical Overview

A lip lift is a sophisticated surgical procedure designed to reshape and elevate the area between the nose and upper lip. By carefully removing a small strip of skin and tissue, Dr. Hernandez can create a more youthful, natural-looking lip contour that enhances overall facial harmony.

Ideal Candidates for Lip Lift Surgery

• Individuals with naturally thin lips
• Patients experiencing a prominent upper lip
• Those with limited upper tooth visibility when smiling
• Individuals seeking more permanent lip enhancement

Types of Lip Lift Procedures

Bullhorn/Sub Nasal Lip Lift

This technique involves removing an ellipse of skin tissue beneath the nose, effectively shortening the distance between the nose and upper lip. The procedure creates a fuller, more youthful lip appearance with minimal invasiveness.

Gullwing/Vermillion Advancement Lip Lift

Performed by creating an incision at the red lip border, this method removes excess skin and lifts the lip upward, improving lip definition and visibility.

Corner Lip Lift

Targeting the mouth's corners, this procedure removes a small amount of skin to elevate downturned mouth edges, creating a more positive and refreshed expression.

Surgical Procedure Details

Dr. Hernandez performs lip lift surgery under local anesthesia. The procedure involves precise skin and tissue removal, with careful measurement to ensure natural-looking results. Typically, approximately 1.2 centimeters of skin are removed for females and 1.5 centimeters for males.

Recovery and Aftercare

Patients can expect minimal downtime, with most returning to normal activities within four days. Dr. Hernandez recommends cold compresses to minimize swelling and advises avoiding rigorous exercise for two weeks following the procedure.

For more information about Lip Lift in Boca Raton, FL, submit an enquiry to Vivian Hernandez, MD, FACS.